🎧 Audio
📖 Script
A businessman who was planning to build a new Trump Tower on the Gold Coast in Australia is facing financial troubles. The developer, who was behind the proposed luxury building project, has seen his development company fall into hard times. The company has collapsed and now owes a staggering $28 million. This situation has raised concerns about the future of the Trump Tower project in the area. The businessman, along with his team, was working hard to bring the Trump brand to the Gold Coast, promising a new landmark for the region. The planned tower was expected to include high-end apartments and a hotel, aiming to attract a wealthy clientele and boost the local economy.
However, the financial collapse of the businessman’s development company has put the entire project in jeopardy. The news has left many stakeholders worried, including investors, local businesses, and potential buyers who were interested in the luxury apartments. The failure to manage financial resources effectively is believed to be a key reason behind the company’s downfall. With a debt of $28 million, the future of the Trump Tower project remains uncertain. The businessman might need to find new investors or partners to revive the project and fulfill the promise of constructing a new iconic building on the Gold Coast. This incident highlights the risks involved in large-scale real estate developments and the importance of financial stability and planning.
📝 Vocabulary
- developer: a person or company that builds and sells buildings and land
例文: “The developer plans to build a new shopping center in town.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- property developer
- software developer
- real estate developer
開発業者 - collapse: to suddenly fail or stop existing
例文: “The bridge collapsed under the heavy weight.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- economic collapse
- sudden collapse
- building collapse
崩壊する - jeopardy: in a situation where there is a danger of loss or harm
例文: “The project is in jeopardy due to lack of funding.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- put in jeopardy
- in serious jeopardy
- jeopardy of losing
危険にさらされている状態 - stakeholder: a person or group with an interest in a business or project
例文: “Stakeholders are concerned about the company’s future.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- key stakeholder
- stakeholder meeting
- stakeholder interest
利害関係者 - landmark: an important building or place
例文: “The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- city landmark
- historical landmark
- new landmark
ランドマーク
✏️ Grammar Point
The future tense – “The businessman might need to find new investors or partners to revive the project.”
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💡 使用場面
将来の計画や可能性について話すときに使われます。
📝 使用例文
“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”
❓ Listening Questions
- True/False: The businessman successfully completed the Trump Tower project.
- MCQ: What is the amount of money the development company owes?
a) $10 million
b) $18 million
c) $28 million
d) $38 million - MCQ: What was planned to be included in the Trump Tower project?
a) A shopping mall
b) A hospital
c) High-end apartments and a hotel
d) A sports stadium
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- False
- c) $28 million
- c) High-end apartments and a hotel
📚 Reading Questions
- What is the main reason for the financial collapse of the development company?
- Why are stakeholders concerned about the Trump Tower project?
- What does the word “jeopardy” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- Failure to manage financial resources effectively.
- The project is at risk due to the financial collapse.
- Danger or risk.
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
オーストラリアのゴールドコーストに建設予定だったトランプタワーの開発会社が破綻し、2,800万ドルの負債を抱える事態となりました。この開発は地域経済の活性化が期待されていましたが、財務管理の失敗が原因で計画が危ぶまれています。新たな投資家やパートナーが見つからない限り、プロジェクトの実現は不透明です。国内外の投資家や地元経済への影響が懸念され、今後の展開が注目されています。
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/trump-tower-altus-david-young-business-collapse/106382270
